fixture
noun
fix·ture
ˈfiks-chər 
1
: the act or process of fixing : the state of being fixed
2
a
: something that is fixed or attached (as to a building) as a permanent appendage or as a structural part
a plumbing fixture
b
: a device for supporting work during machining
c
: an item of movable property so incorporated into real property that it may be regarded as legally a part of it
3
: a familiar or invariably present element or feature in some particular setting
especially
: a person long associated with a place or activity
4
: a settled date or time especially for a sporting or festive event
also
: such an event especially as a regularly scheduled affair
Examples of fixture in a Sentence
He's been a fixture in the parade for many years.
She hopes the new educational program will become a permanent fixture at the zoo.
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Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 2 June 2024
The materials give lighting fixtures an impressive impact while still being versatile and customizable.
—Claire Hoppe, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 May 2024
Take Jones’ expert advice by upgrading your home with a stylish new light fixture.
—Averi Baudler, Peoplemag, 31 May 2024
To meet the new demand, a very old-fashioned fixture of SoCal’s music economy is firing back up.
—August Brown, Los Angeles Times, 23 May 2024
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“Fixture.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fixture. Accessed 5 Jun. 2024.
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fixture
noun
fix·ture
ˈfiks-chər
1
: the act of fixing : the state of being fixed
2
: something attached as a permanent part
bathroom fixtures
3
: one firmly established in a place
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